Foundation Repair in Scarsdale, NY

Scarsdale’s housing stock is old: the typical home was built around 1943, and more than half of homes pre-date 1950. Older foundations of that age are where most waterproofing, drainage and sump pump calls come from. The repair method depends heavily on the type of foundation and soil. An independent structural engineer can help you compare proposals, which is worth considering for any job involving bowing walls, piers or underpinning.

Foundation repair companies for Scarsdale

How we pick: we list up to six companies per page. Independent firms come first, then firms based outside Westchester, then franchise or network affiliates. Companies that name the town as served come before those that serve the whole county. Listings are free, not paid, and not an endorsement. Home improvement license status was looked up in the Westchester County consumer license search on Oct 26 to 27, 2026, plumber license status in the county trade license search on Oct 27, 2026, and NYS mold license status in the state Labor Department data set; each profile shows what we found.

Housing in Scarsdale

PlaceTypical year builtBuilt before 1950Built before 1980Median home value
Scarsdale194354.5%80.6%$1,800,700

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B25035, B25034, B25077), retrieved Oct 2026. Estimates carry a margin of error.

Flooding and water in Scarsdale

Permit notes for Scarsdale

From the municipality’s own pages, retrieved Oct 2026. Rules change, so call the building department before work starts.

What it costs

Foundation repair spans a very wide range. HomeBlue's White Plains guide gives $2,800 to $29,500 for major repairs involving underpinning or piles and $2,400 to $4,700 for minor crack repair with basic waterproofing, but notes the range is broad because every job differs. A modeled Yonkers estimate (RenoVetted) puts pier or repair-point work around $528 to $2,112 per point, or about $4,200 to $16,900 for an 8-point job. National HomeGuide figures put crack injection at $250 to $800 and bowed wall repair at $5,000 to $15,000. Only a structural evaluation can tell you which applies to your home. Full cost guide with sources.

Frequently asked questions

How many foundation repair companies serve Scarsdale?

We show 6 of 12 companies we found for Scarsdale: 10 name Scarsdale as an area they serve, and the rest serve all of Westchester County. Always confirm a company covers your address.

Does Scarsdale require a permit for this work?

Often yes. See the permit notes on this page, then call the Scarsdale building department before you sign a contract.

Is a hairline crack in my foundation serious?

Thin vertical cracks in poured concrete are common from shrinkage. Horizontal cracks, bowing, cracks wider than a coin edge, or cracks that leak or grow should be looked at by a foundation specialist or structural engineer.

Do I need a structural engineer?

For bowing walls or significant settlement, an independent engineer's report can help you compare contractor proposals objectively.

Nearby

Sources

  1. Westchester County Planning: Long Island Sound Watershed Program (watershed study areas by municipality)
  2. Village of Scarsdale: Sanitary Discharge Compliance Certificate Program, common sewer defects
  3. FEMA Flood Map Service Center (look up your own address)
  4. Village of Scarsdale FAQ: where can I discharge my sump pump?
  5. Village of Scarsdale Code, Article III: Drainage
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25034, B25035, B25077 (via Census Reporter)

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